'Big Brother' USA: Shane Meaney talks Dan blindside, Danielle, more

Shane Meaney became an eviction target early on in the Big Brother game when he proved to be a fierce competitor in the first Head of Household task. Since then, he managed to escape eviction by joining the biggest alliance in the house, the Quack Pack, and continuing to win Veto competitions whenever he was placed on the chopping block. But the 26-year-old's time in the house wasn't all fraught - he also developed a close showmance with fellow housemate Danielle. Unfortunately, it was his trust in her (and hers in Dan) that led to his elimination on Thursday night's live broadcast.

Digital Spy caught up with Dan to ask him a few questions about his time in the house.

You and Danielle really seemed to take your relationship to a new level during your night out of the house. What changed your mind on pursuing a showmance? "Nothing changed my mind. There were no other houseguests around so they couldn't use it against us and make us big targets."

Did you at all consider the possibility that Dan might stab you in the back if you were on the block? Do you doubt Danielle's honesty with you because of it? "I did not think that Dan would stab me in the back or I would have begged and pleaded with Danielle to keep noms the same. At this point, I don't know if it was both Dan and Danielle that backstabbed me or if it was just Dan."

What's the biggest lesson you learned during your time in the house? "My biggest lesson I learned was not to trust anyone but yourself."

What was your game plan going into the house, and did that change over time? "My game plan was to be the nice guy, win competitions and lay low. It didn't really change over time."